Flight Dynamics Engineer

Role highlights:

• Flight Dynamics Engineer
• Espoo, Finland
• Permanent

Who are we?

ICEYE is the global leader in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite operations for Earth Observation, persistent monitoring, and natural catastrophe solutions; owning and operating the world's largest SAR constellation. ICEYE is headquartered in Finland and operates from five international locations with more than 600 employees from nearly 60 countries, inspired by the shared vision of improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation.

Our satellites acquire images of Earth at any time – even when it’s cloudy or dark – providing commercial and government partners with unmatched persistent monitoring capabilities. Information derived from our SAR images helps customers make data-driven decisions to address time-critical challenges in various sectors, such as maritime, disaster management, insurance, and finance.

Our team is a tight-knit group of experts across many disciplines (e.g., engineering, software development, radar technology, etc.). We’re innovative, driven people who strive for excellence in everything we do. Teamwork, curiosity, and having fun are core values at ICEYE, and contribute to Making the Impossible possible!!

Why should you work for us?

ICEYE is at the cutting edge of new technology and we are continuing to build and operate our commercial constellation of SAR satellites. Working with ICEYE, you will be part of making the impossible possible, whilst shaping the Earth Observation industry. You will work with varied, diverse and engaged colleagues to further the ICEYE mission. At ICEYE we realise that without great people we can not succeed, therefore you will be an integral, valued and appreciated colleague, with the ability to directly shape the vision and direction of the business. 

We actively support Continuous Professional Development, and will provide access to a range of avenues to allow you to succeed, including courses, training and attendance at conferences. ICEYE is a place where your development, your growth and your success is a priority. 

What is the role? 

You will be a part of a small, dedicated team working on an exciting challenge: developing and maintaining a fully automated orbit determination system for ICEYE’s entire fleet of SAR satellites. This system is a critical component of ICEYE’s ground segment, since it is required for everything from ground antenna tracking to SAR image processing to propulsion activity planning. We are continuously working to improve the accuracy and reliability of this system while also adding new features and capabilities. Ideal candidates will be well versed in orbit determination processes and possess familiarity developing software in a professional environment.

In this role, you will:

• Work closely with other team members to develop and maintain ICEYE’s automated orbit determination software
• Research and apply improvements to the orbit determination system, driving fast and accurate orbit estimation
• Support a culture of code review and unit testing while contributing maintainable, robust code
• Implement and monitor automated metrics to assess and improve system performance
• Collaborate with other engineering and operations teams to support satellite launches, propulsion activities, and fleet planning

• Share Flight Dynamics domain knowledge with the rest of the organization

Requirements

What will you need to be successful in this role?

• Degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or similar
• At least 5 years experience developing flight dynamics software
• An understanding of core concepts in orbit mechanics and state estimation
• Proficiency in Python and its common mathematics libraries
• Strong problem solving and analysis skills
• The ability to explain technical concepts clearly and concisely
• A collaborative, team-oriented mindset

In addition, it would be beneficial if you had the following attributes and skills:

• Experience with orbit determination tools, especially ODTK
• Experience with flight dynamics tools and libraries, especially STK
• Experience with AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes
• Experience with REST API frameworks
• Experience with databases, especially Postgres and InfluxDB
• Experience with SAR or Optical earth observation systems

Benefits

What do we offer?

• A job that matters in a dynamic Earth Observation environment with a scale-up approach
• An independent role with a supportive and diverse work environment
• Occupational healthcare, occupational and accident insurance
• A yearly benefit budget to spend as you wish (i.e. on sport, transport, bike benefit, wellness, lunch, etc.)
• Phone subscription with iPhone of choice 
• Relocation support (i.e. flight tickets, accommodation, relocation agency support)
• Time for self-development, research, training, conferences, or certification schemes
• Inspiring and collaborating offices and silent workspaces enable you to focus
• A wide variety of the best coffee, tea, snacks, and sweets to accompany your daily space mission
• Base salary range for this position is 4,700 to 5,600 EUR per month (gross) contingent on your experience level, and will be negotiated individually

Diversity, equity, and inclusion

At ICEYE, we believe that diversity isn't just a buzzword – it's our greatest asset. 

We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every voice is not only heard but celebrated. We know that diverse perspectives breed innovation and creativity, which is why we actively seek out individuals from all walks of life, backgrounds, and experiences. 

Whatever your background, we want you to bring your authentic self to the table. Join us and be part of a team where differences are not only embraced but cherished, because together, we're stronger. 

Apply now to start your ICEYE journey, and help us continue to make the impossible possible together. 

Read more about ICEYE and working with us at iceye.com